Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00730
The Museum Collections Intern opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00730) is a National Park Service project under the U.S. Department of the Interior that focuses on education and workforce development through hands-on museum collections work. Structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, it is designed to fund an internship that supports National Park Service museum collection storage projects tied to three historically significant park units: Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, and the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. The core purpose is to strengthen the care and organization of museum collections while also turning that behind-the-scenes work into a way of connecting the public with meaningful, well-preserved information about the parks histories.
The funded effort centers on providing an intern with real-world training in collection management and preservation. In practical terms, that typically means learning how museum objects and archival materials are properly housed, organized, tracked, and protected so they remain accessible for future interpretation, research, and public education. By participating in storage projects, the intern would gain direct experience with professional standards and workflows used in federal museum programs, building skills that translate into museum, archives, and cultural resource careers.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $42,123, and the National Park Service anticipates making one award. The notice is dated August 25, 2017. Importantly, the posting states that it is not a request for applications; it is a notice of intent to make a restricted award, which usually indicates the agency plans to fund a specific partner rather than run an open competition at that time.
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), with an additional category labeled "Others" as described in the opportunity's eligibility clarification field. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.931 and is categorized under education, reflecting its emphasis on training and professional development alongside mission-critical collections stewardship for these National Park Service sites.Apply for P17AS00730
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Museum Collections Intern" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is not a request for application. This is a notice of intent to make a restricted award.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,123.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Museum Collections Intern opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00730)?
The Museum Collections Intern opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00730) is a National Park Service project under the U.S. Department of the Interior. It focuses on education and workforce development through hands-on museum collections work carried out in support of National Park Service museum collection storage projects.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of this funded effort?
The core purpose is to strengthen the care and organization of museum collections while also using behind-the-scenes collections work as a way to help connect the public with meaningful, well-preserved information about the parks histories.
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Is this an open competitive grant where anyone can apply?
No. The posting states it is not a request for applications. It is a notice of intent to make a restricted award, which typically means the agency intends to fund a specific partner rather than run an open competition at that time.
How many awards does the National Park Service expect to make?
The National Park Service anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $42,123.
What is the project focused on in terms of activities?
The project is centered on providing an intern with real-world training in collection management and preservation through hands-on participation in museum collection storage projects.
What kinds of hands-on experience would the intern typically gain?
In practical terms, the work typically involves learning how museum objects and archival materials are properly housed, organized, tracked, and protected so they remain accessible for future interpretation, research, and public education.
How does this opportunity support education and workforce development?
It is categorized under education and is designed to provide professional development through direct training in the standards and workflows used in federal museum programs, building skills that translate into museum, archives, and cultural resource careers.
Which park units are specifically tied to this internship and storage work?
The internship supports National Park Service museum collection storage projects tied to three historically significant park units: Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, and the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail.
Why are museum collection storage projects important to the National Park Service?
These projects help strengthen the long-term care, organization, and preservation of collections so they remain available for interpretation, research, and public education. The opportunity also frames this behind-the-scenes stewardship as a way to support public connection to the parks histories through well-preserved information.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited primarily to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity also includes an additional eligibility category labeled "Others" as described in the eligibility clarification field.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category?
No. The eligibility description specifies 501(c)(3) nonprofits excluding institutions of higher education.
What does the "Others" eligibility category mean?
The opportunity includes an additional category labeled "Others" as described in the opportunity's eligibility clarification field. The posting indicates this category exists, but no further details are provided in the information available here.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.931.
What program category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under education, reflecting the emphasis on training and professional development alongside collections stewardship for the specified National Park Service sites.
When was this notice dated?
The notice is dated August 25, 2017.
What outcomes is this project intended to support?
Based on the description provided, the intended outcomes include improved care and organization of National Park Service museum collections connected to the three named park units, and workforce development through hands-on training that builds professional skills in collections management and preservation.
How does behind-the-scenes collections work connect to the public?
The opportunity describes collections storage and preservation work as a foundation for ensuring that accurate, well-preserved materials remain accessible for interpretation, research, and public education, helping the public engage with meaningful information about the parks histories.
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